Can HIV be treated with pills?
Are there different types of HIV treatment? There are two types of HIV treatment: pills and shots. Pills are recommended for people who are just starting HIV treatment. There are many FDA-approved single pill and combination medicines available.
How long do you have to take pills for HIV?
Most people taking daily HIV treatment reach an undetectable viral load within 6 months of starting treatment. Many of the medicines used to treat HIV can interact with other medicines prescribed by your GP or bought over the counter.
What is the best treatment for HIV?
The treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day. ART is recommended for everyone who has HIV. ART cannot cure HIV, but HIV medicines help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives.
How long does HIV treatment last?
This means that most people will need to be on treatment for 7 to 12 months to have a durably undetectable viral load. It is essential to take every pill every day to maintain durably undetectable status.
Is it possible to test negative while your partner is positive?
Q: How can one partner test positive and the other test negative? A: It is quite common for one partner to test positive and the other negative, even if they have been having sex without condoms. Mostly this is explained by luck and the role of other risk factors.